Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-406
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-406, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§6–406.
Official statutory text
(a) “Cultivated land” means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is currently planted with a crop or orchard.
(b) Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
(d) This section:
(1) prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and
(2) does not:
(i) prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or
(ii) apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.
(b) Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
(d) This section:
(1) prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and
(2) does not:
(i) prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or
(ii) apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.
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